NHTSA Recall # | 64081 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 03V290000 |
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Manufacturer | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TIBURON |
Model Year | 2003 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 23/09/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/03/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/04/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/08/03 |
Report created | 14/08/03 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 36 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (srs) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. |
Consequence summary | Nondeployment of an srs air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. Owner notification began september 23, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-899-981-0188. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |